The Holmes edit: well crafted

Lean, thoughtful design finds full of quiet delight.

‘Yeh’ wall table
‘Yeh’ wall table by Kenyon Yeh for Menu, $265 from Simon James Concept Store.
'Cinque' rug
‘Cinque’ rug by Nodi Hand Made Rugs, $2,290 from Tessuti.
'Pick Up Sticks' chair
‘Pick Up Sticks’ chair by Simon James for Resident, $1350 from Simon James.
Herbivore Botanicals
Herbivore Botanicals restorative facial serum, $52.50 from The Tonic room.
Sliver and black bangle
Sliver and black bangle by Zelda Murray, $350 from Miss Crabb.
‘DDMMYY 010913’  book
‘DDMMYY 010913’ book by Stella Corkery, $25 from Fuzzyvibes.
Bedspread by Ottoloom
Bedspread by Ottoloom, $295 from Superette.
Vintage Czech Republic
Vintage Czech Republic schoolhouse lights, $295 from the Vitrine.
Copper wire basket
Copper wire basket by Robert Gordon, $99 from Superette.
‘Ukhli’ stool
‘Ukhli’ stool from India, $299 from Zoo Warehouse.

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